Mission Statement
The Public Works Department provides integral services to our community every day. Our department's mission is to maintain the City's thoroughfares so as to ensure the safe movement for both vehicular and pedestrian travel, and to oversee the efficient operation of the City's solid waste collection/recycling program. Developing and offering efficient, cost effective services in partnership with our citizens will help us achieve our vision to make Springdale a leading city in the country by being an outstanding provider of Public Works Services.
Responsibility
The City maintains 43.72 centerline miles / 138.51 lane miles within Springdale. This includes both State Route 4 (Springfield Pike) and State Route 747 (Princeton Pike), but not I-275.
Public Works is responsible for the management of the Right of Way which generally includes the road, curbs, sidewalks, trees, and utilities. This Right of Way area varies depending on the street, but ranges from 20 feet to 100 feet in overall width. This area is owned by the City of Springdale, however, it is up to the property owner to maintain. The department is also responsible for roadway capital improvements that take place throughout the City.
- Debris Removal Program
- Right of Way Permit
- Driveway Permits (handled through the Building Department)
The Director of Public Works is responsible for managing the operations designed to maintain and provide safe and efficient travel on all City streets. The Director also oversees the maintenance and repair of other public infrastructure throughout the City such as storm sewers and sidewalks.
Director of Public Works Mike Huxsoll joined the City of Springdale as the Assistant Public Works Director in 2010. His main focus with the department was the management of daily operations of department staff and the management of the urban forest. Mike served in that capacity until 2024 when the former director, Jeff Agricola, retired from the position. Mike was appointed in May of 2024 and continues to look for new ways to improve the community through the resources available to the City.
Throughout his career, Mike has actively participated in several professional associations such as the American Public Works Association, the Public Works Officials of Southwest Ohio, the Ohio Storm Water Association, and the Mill Creek Council of Communities. He has served a president of the Southwest Ohio Branch of the American Public Works Association and continues to hold a board position where his focus is to grow the profession for future generations.
Mike began his career in public works in 2000 working for West Chester Township as a project manager. He had the privilege of working on projects including the reconstruction of several fire stations, dismantle and reconstruction of the Muhlhauser Barn, restoration of the Voice of America Bethany Relay Station, and numerous park and road improvement projects. Mike obtained his Associates of Applied Science in Civil and Construction Management and received his Bachelors of Arts in Public Administration from the University of Pheonix.
Mike and his wife are proud parents of three active children who are involved in various sports. When not at work, he enjoys supporting his kids’ sports teams, camping, kayaking, hiking and biking.
Directions
335 Northland Blvd.
Springdale, OH 45246